Allegheny Health Network ’ s Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion
C3 Logix baseline concussion testing leads to faster diagnosis , better treatment of head injuries
Have kids playing sports this fall ? Consider adding concussion baseline testing to your summer to-do list before your studentathlete heads to training camp or a first practice .
Head injuries and concussions are an inevitable part of our favorite sports . Although we can ’ t prevent them , we can help diagnose and treat them faster and more effectively with C3 Logix concussion baseline testing — available now at the Allegheny Health Network ( AHN ) Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion .
Edward Snell , MD , Director of Allegheny General Hospital ’ s Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship and Sports Concussion Clinic . He also serves as head team physician for the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Organization , and is on Major League Baseball ’ s concussion committee and the sports advisory board for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association .
Why should athletes get a baseline concussion test ? When an athlete has a suspected concussion , he or she will receive a concussion assessment similar to the baseline test . Each concussion is unique , and being able to compare post-injury test results to baseline test results can help health care professionals identify the effects of the injury and make more informed return to school and play decisions .
Who should consider a baseline concussion test ? Concussion baseline testing is available for athletes ages 10 and up and is especially recommended for those playing contact sports such as football , lacrosse , soccer , basketball , cheerleading , hockey , and gymnastics .
What is a baseline concussion test ? A baseline concussion test is a pre-season exam conducted by a trained health care professional that is used to assess an athlete ’ s balance and brain function , including learning and memory skills , ability to pay attention or concentrate , and how quickly he or she thinks and solves problems .
AHN is the sole provider of C3 Logix baseline concussion testing in western Pennsylvania . Like other concussion evaluation tools , C3 Logix includes a computerized neurocognitive exam . However , C3 Logix also tracks a patient ’ s dynamic vision reflexes and ability to visually focus on moving objects . The tool features an advanced battery of tests that effectively measure motor skills and balance through a unique iPad application . When the iPad is strapped to a patient ’ s back , the app collects accelerometer and gyroscopic data to assess postural stability while the patient attempts various stances on both firm and soft surfaces .
“ By examining balance and other critical elements of concussion assessment that aren ’ t factored into existing diagnostic tools , C3 Logix is taking concussion evaluation to the next level ,” said
AHN athletic trainers offer baseline testing with C3 Logix to all 19 school districts that receive athletic training services through AHN ’ s Sports Medicine ’ s scholastic program . The system is also being used at Robert Morris University and with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds professional soccer team .
“ Head injuries are a great concern in the schools that we serve and we are happy to bring this state-of-the-art technology to student athletes in our area ,” said Patrick J . DeMeo , MD , Professor and Chair , Department of Orthopaedics , Allegheny Health Network , AHN ’ s Chief Experience Officer , and Medical Director , Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Organization .
C3 Logix is a key component of AHN ’ s Comprehensive Concussion Center , which provides a full array of evaluation and treatment options for patients who have suffered concussions .
Please visit www . ahn . org / events to register for a baseline concussion test at the AHN Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion . You can also make an individual testing appointment for any Wednesday evening by calling 412 . DOCTORS ( 412.362.8677 ) or e-mailing ahnconcussion @ ahn . org .
Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion · 160 Gallery Drive · McMurray , PA 15317 Contact us at AHn . org or call 412 . DOCTORS ( 412.362.8677 )